Children
Especially for Parents
New Moms
A new child is a wonderful blessing! The New Moms ministry focuses on caring for the families as they welcome a new child into their lives and welcome them into MGEFC! This ministry includes the New Babies and Moms Brunch. This brunch is hosted three times throughout the year celebrating little ones God has brought into our church family. This is a wonderful way for moms to get to know others in the same stage of parenting. Leadership within Nursery, Children, and Women's Ministries are present to help you assimilate into our church family and answer and questions you may have.
Upcoming brunch dates: April 24th, 2010
Please RSVP for either date to Amy Hendel. tel: (763) 473-3308 | email: amyhendel@yahoo.com
Baby Dedication
For all details please visit >Baby Dedication.
Mommy & Me Class
Join other moms with children 2-5 years old for an organized time of fun and interactive play with your child. Special themes, creative play stations, and artistic options make this a memory maker for moms and children alike. Then head off to recharge and connect with other moms in a time set aside just for you! Enjoy a cup of coffee, fellowship with other moms, and teaching on practical help for moms.
1st & 3rd Tuesday mornings from 9:30 - 11:30am
January 19th, February 2nd & 16th, March 2nd & 16th, April 6th & 20th, May 4th
Cost: $3.00 per child per week (Pay in advance for the full 8 sessions and receive a discounted rate of $20.00.)
Register: Registration will be taken at the Information and Registration Desk during the month of January or at the door.
Also available:
Sibling Care: offered for infants who are siblings of a preschooler in Mommy & Me.
Additonal cost: $5.00 per child per week
Mommy & Me : Infant
In an exciting development we are adding an infant section to Mommy & Me this fall. Moms and babies will enjoy an informal mentoring time led by seasoned moms during the first hour. During the second hour moms choose to either stay for more playtime or fellowship with other moms.
Cost: None.
Please contact Kristy Kratky with any questions or concerns. tel: (763) 420-6485 | email: kristyk@mgefc.org
Other Parenting Resources
The following list of resources is not an exhaustive list of good information available, but is a recommended starting point to help on the journey through parenting.
General Parenting and Family Support
www.familymatters.net A website of Family Matters Ministries founded by Dr. Tim Kimmel. Includes great books and resources.
www.christianitytoday.com Bi-weekly, parenting eNewsletter containing up-to-date, insightful information and links to articles of special interest to parents.
www.family.org Official website of Focus on the Family Ministries with Dr. James Dobson. Great resource for parenting and family issues including the impact of society on our children and families.
www.biblicalparenting.org Website of National Center for Biblical Parenting with Dr. Scott Turansky and Joanne Miller, RN, BSN. Excellent resources including eNewsletter with parenting tips.
Kids Sites
World Christian Kids
www.kids.nationalgeographic.com
Ideas for Parties and Family Activities
Maple Grove Evangelical Free Church
8585 Rice Lake Rd Maple Grove MN 55369 tel: (763) 420-6485 / fax: (763) 494-8708